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ಕೋರ್ಸ್‌ಗಳು · Courses

Spoken Kannada, Read & Write and more

Stop learning Kannada. Start speaking it. Three progressive spoken levels, a Read & Write course and self-paced options, all taught by Navya S. Karanth.

ನಿಮಗೆ ಯಾವುದು · Where to begin

Which course is right for you?

Everyone begins with Level 1; the levels follow in sequence.

ಮಾತನಾಡಿ · Spoken Kannada

A space to learn, laugh and connect

Fun, relaxed and highly interactive: role plays, conversations and activities that reflect everyday life, from a cab ride to ordering food.

You'll pick up common Kannada phrases, local slang and expressions used around Bengaluru, and get to know fellow learners along the way. It's a friendly, informal place to make mistakes without hesitation.

  • Level 1 – Foundation

    ₹3,200

    5 weeks · 10 sessions · 90 min each

  • Level 2 – Start Conversing

    ₹5,800

    10 weeks · 20 sessions · 90 min each

  • Level 3 – A Little Fluent

    ₹7,000

    12 weeks · 24 sessions · 90 min each

  • Exclusive Level 1 + Level 2

    ₹9,300

    15 weeks of sessions, plus the revision break · 30 sessions · 90 min each

Live classes are on Zoom, two sessions per week. The Exclusive Level 1 + 2 programme includes a 10-day revision break between the levels.

Levels 1–3 overview, PDF, opens in a new tabRegular & Exclusive batch details, PDF, opens in a new tab
Level 1

Foundation

Start with the basics

New to Kannada? Level 1 introduces you to the fundamentals of Spoken Kannada and helps you begin forming simple, short sentences. Learn essential words and expressions, understand basic sentence structures, and build a strong foundation for further learning.

You'll begin with greetings and introductions before gradually learning the words and sentence patterns that help you communicate in familiar situations.

What you'll learn

  • Basic greetings, starting a conversation and parting phrases.
  • Pronouns and expressions used to introduce yourself and talk about people.
  • Common question words and everyday expressions.
  • Vocabulary relating to family, calendar, numbers and time.
  • Commonly used Kannada words and expressions.
  • Fundamental rules for forming simple Kannada sentences.
  • Connecting words used in everyday communication.
Course outcome
By the end of Level 1, you'll understand the fundamentals of Spoken Kannada and be able to form simple, short sentences.

What comes after Level 1?

After Level 1, learners have a 10-day break for revision and self-practice, with practice tests on the learning platform. In the Exclusive Batch, Level 2 begins after this break. In the Regular Batch, Level 2 depends on student interest and the minimum enrolment needed to form a batch.

Level 2

Start Conversing

Move from sentences to conversations

Level 2 builds on the foundation established in Level 1. You'll expand your vocabulary, learn more than 25 commonly used verbs, construct complete sentences and practise conversations you may encounter in everyday life.

The emphasis is on putting the language you've learnt into practice. You'll gradually develop the ability to express your needs, ask questions and respond in common situations.

The course also introduces everyday vocabulary and expressions connected to familiar settings, from restaurants and shops to public spaces and interactions with people around you.

What you'll learn

  • More than 25 commonly used action words and their forms.
  • Expressions used to communicate wants, needs and availability.
  • Descriptive words and adjectives.
  • Vocabulary relating to the home, food, people, public places, transport and money.
  • Everyday vocabulary for the environment, colours, fruits, vegetables and spices.
  • Common Kannada phrases, conversational short forms and local slang.
  • Conversations for common real-life situations, with vendors, auto/cab drivers and delivery partners.
  • Speaking activities designed to improve confidence and sentence formation.
Course outcome
By the end of Level 2, you'll be better equipped to understand and speak complete sentences and hold basic conversations in everyday situations.
Level 3

A Little Fluent

Build fluency. Deepen your connection.

Level 3 is for learners who have completed the earlier levels and want to improve their vocabulary, construct longer sentences and communicate with greater confidence.

The focus shifts to advanced verb forms, connecting multiple verbs in a sentence and using transitional words to express ideas more naturally.

What you'll learn

  • Advanced verb forms for expressing different situations and possibilities.
  • Verb structures that express making someone do something.
  • Combining two or more verbs in a sentence.
  • More than 25 transitional words to connect ideas and express relationships between actions and events.
  • Additional vocabulary and conversation practice to improve communication.
Course outcome
Improve your vocabulary, learn to form longer sentences and develop greater confidence while conversing in Kannada.

Bridge course

The first two weeks serve as a bridge course, revising Level 1 and Level 2 concepts to refresh your foundation before progressing.

ಬ್ಯಾಚ್ · Choose your batch

Regular or Exclusive?

Both begin with Level 1. The difference is whether Level 2 is confirmed as part of your enrolment.

Regular Batch

Start with Level 1

For learners who want to begin with the fundamentals before deciding whether to continue to Level 2.

  • Enrol in Level 1 only.
  • Level 1 comprises 10 sessions over 5 weeks.
  • Level 2 is offered based on student interest.
  • A minimum of 6 students is required to form a Level 2 batch.
  • If sufficient interest is not available, the break after Level 1 may extend by 1–2 months.
  • Batch strength: 15 students.
Level 1 course fee: ₹3,200
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Exclusive Batch

Commit to Levels 1 and 2

For learners who want to enrol in the complete foundational programme, with both levels confirmed.

  • Enrol in both Level 1 and Level 2.
  • Complete 30 live sessions across the two levels.
  • Take a 10-day break for revision and self-practice after Level 1.
  • Begin Level 2 after the revision break.
  • Limited batch strength: 8 students.
Combined course fee: ₹9,300
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Your learning journey

  1. 1Complete Level 1 to begin forming simple sentences in Kannada.
  2. 2Complete Levels 1 and 2 to build confidence in everyday conversations.
  3. 3Complete Level 3 to improve your vocabulary, construct longer sentences and take your speaking skills further.

Along the way, discover more about Karnataka's food, traditions, customs and lifestyle in Discover Karnataka.

ಹೇಗೆ · How it works

How our Spoken Kannada courses work

Live online classes

All live sessions are conducted through Zoom.

90-minute sessions

Each scheduled session lasts 90 minutes, with two sessions per week.

Detailed course materials

Materials are made available after sessions, with practice questions shared through the WhatsApp group.

Revision and practice

Revision activities and speaking practice are built into the courses to help you consolidate concepts and use them in conversation.

Independent practice

Learners are encouraged to spend at least 15 minutes each day reviewing the material and practising.

Session recordings

If you can't attend live, recordings may be provided: up to 5 of 10 sessions in Level 1, 8 of 20 in Level 2 and 10 of 24 in Level 3. They're shared to your registered email, subject to the course policy.

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ಓದಿ ಬರೆಯಿರಿ · Read & Write Kannada

Learn to read and write Kannada

Discover the world around the script.

Kannada is all around us, in signboards, shop names, banners, notices and everyday public spaces. This course introduces you to Kannada letters through guided reading, writing exercises, revision and practical application, from recognising letters to forming words and reading simple, commonly seen text.

As you begin recognising the script around you, you'll have another way to connect with Karnataka: its place names, public spaces, local shops and everyday written expressions.

Course outcomes

By the end of this course, you'll be able to:

  • Recognise and write Kannada letters through guided practice.
  • Understand vowel combinations with consonants.
  • Recognise common joint letters and consonant combinations.
  • Form simple Kannada words.
  • Read commonly encountered Kannada words and phrases.
  • Begin reading Kannada found on signboards, banners, shop names, notices and similar everyday text.
Is this course right for you?
It's designed for learners who want to understand Kannada letters, form words and read commonly used Kannada text. It does not focus on reading paragraphs, sentence formation or Kannada grammar in detail. If your main goal is to speak Kannada, explore the Spoken Kannada courses.

Roadmap

  1. 1
    VarnamaaleSessions 1–2

    Learn Kannada letters through guided reading and writing practice.

  2. 2
    KaagunithaSessions 3–5

    Practise vowel combinations and start forming Kannada words.

  3. 3
    OtthaksharaSessions 6–8

    Learn and practise joint letters and consonant combinations.

  4. 4
    Word formationSessions 9–10

    Improve reading and writing through regular word practice.

  5. 5
    Everyday Kannada readingSessions 11–14

    Read simple phrases, signboards, banners and everyday Kannada text.

Course highlights

Live and guided learning

Zoom sessions with explanations, writing demonstrations and opportunities to clarify doubts.

Guided writing practice

Follow live iPad writing demonstrations and practise in your notebook with real-time feedback.

Detailed learning materials

Course materials and assignments after every session to keep you practising.

Continuous revision

Revisit important concepts throughout to improve recognition, retention and confidence.

Practice tests

Practise each concept through exercises designed to reinforce your learning.

Session recordings

Recordings may be provided for up to 6 of 14 sessions if you can't attend live, subject to the course policy.

ನಿಮ್ಮ ಗತಿ · Self-paced

Learn Spoken Kannada at your own pace

Prefer learning on your own schedule? Our self-paced recorded courses let you study independently.

A flexible way to learn

  • Study independently according to your schedule.
  • Revisit lessons for revision.
  • Follow a structured learning path.
  • Practise the words and sentence structures covered in the lessons.
  • Fit learning around your work and personal commitments.

Language learning, your way

Learning independently doesn't mean discovering a language without its cultural context. You can also explore Karnataka's food, traditions, customs, festivals and lifestyle through our cultural content and blog.

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Have questions before enrolling?

Get in touch and we'll be happy to help you choose the right learning path.

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